Educational options are the hot topic in politics and life right now. So often parents ask for this advise; where do I send my ASD child to school? I have decided to do my best and make a list of suggestions for parents to sort through and see if a school suggested fits their child’s…
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When is the last time?
you took time for you? I don’t know about everyone else but I often leave myself off the schedule or don’t buy food at the store for my lunch or sign everyone up for an activity but don’t take care of my wellness. Like the directions for emergency on a plane: first place your oxygen…
Check out this reading program
It’s better than ABC Mouse. Yup. That’s right. It is better than ABC Mouse. This online program has helped my son with autism get basic reading skills he lacks due to his Developmental disabilities. He didn’t speak until six and he didn’t start to try to write independently until eight. So, in all his education…
Need money for services or products…the new Gardiner Scholarship
Gardiner Scholarship offers $10,000 for special needs children education. Even if you homeschool! Find out more, how to apply and what you need to know.
need money for school?
Do you have a child that needs money for a specialized school? Many states have scholarships for children with special needs or families with low income. I always thought my kids would all go to the same school and that that school would be our zoned public school. My husband and I both attended public…
You’re not alone
My message to you for 2019. As 2019 brings several huge events and major achievements, I want to focus on what I want others to know and learn from Ruthfulness this year. This year, my story and journey of early intervention and autism will be published. I’ve had to reread and relive the pain of…
October is the month my son became verbal
Happy Anniversary to language! A year ago, my 5 year old (soon to turn 6) became verbal! It’s been a year since we’ve seen a huge jump in language and speech. I remember the days of one sound/syllable and so much quiet time from him. I remember the blank looks on his face and the…
Summer Camps
What a nightmare! Finding a summer camp for a typical child can be difficult; then add a child under 5 that has a developmental delay or a diagnosed condition. I dream about the day that early intervention is really supported and funded so that children under 5 that are placed in the public school programs…
IEP, PBIB, ABA, OT, SLP… What does all this mean?
When you first realize that your child is struggling to develop at the same level as other children their age, you begin the early intervention process. Little did you know that you would have to learn a new language: acronyms. Below is a list of acronyms that I have learned over the years working through…
Reviewing and Writing IEP Goals
We are half way through the school year. How is your child’s progress toward their goals on their IEP? Do you have recent feedback and progress reports about how your student is progressing for the year? Have you had a conference recently? If you are happy with your child’s progress; you should schedule an IEP…
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